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"East of Eden" by John Steinbeck is an epic novel that traverses generations, exploring the intricate tapestry of human relationships and the eternal struggle between good and evil. Set in California's Salinas Valley, the story revolves around the intertwined destinies of two families, the Trasks and the Hamiltons. At its heart is the retelling of the biblical tale of Cain and Abel, as themes of morality, free will, and the pursuit of identity unfold. The characters, vividly drawn and deep...

'A masterfully crafted, brutally compelling Norse-inspired epic' Anthony RyanTHE GREATEST SAGAS ARE WRITTEN IN BLOOD.A century has passed since the gods fought and drove themselves to extinction. Now only their bones remain, promising great power to those brave enough to seek them out.As whispers of war echo across the land of Vigrið, fate follows in the footsteps of three warriors: a huntress on a dangerous quest, a noblewoman purs...

“This makes entertaining reading. Many accounts of the birth of personal computing have been written, but this is the first close look at the drug habits of the earliest pioneers.” —New York TimesMost histories of the personal computer industry focus on technology or business. John Markoff’s landmark book is about the culture and consciousness behind the first PCs—the culture being counter– and the consciousness expanded, sometimes chemically. It’s a brill...

Featuring more than 275 unique color photos, this specially designed hardcover edition of the world’s preeminent survival guide illuminates as never before the legendary techniques and instruction of the “classic outdoor manual” (Outside)Revered as the “survival bible” (Washington Post), the worldwide bestseller SAS Survival Handbook has long been the definitive resource for all campers, hikers, and outdoor adventurers. Now this trusted r...

***Instant New York Times bestseller***The Fury of the Gods is the earth-shattering final book in John Gwynne's bestselling Norse-inspired epic fantasy series, packed with myth, magic and bloody vengeanceTHE FINAL BATTLE FOR THE FATE OF VIGRIÐ APPROACHESVarg has overcome the trials of his past and become an accepted member of the Bloodsworn, but now he and his newfound comrades face their biggest c...

"This comprehensively researched, well-written book represents the definitive account of Robert E. Lee’s triumph over Union leader John Pope in the summer of 1862. . . . Lee’s strategic skills, and the capabilities of his principal subordinates James Longstreet and Stonewall Jackson, brought the Confederates onto the field of Second Manassas at the right places and times against a Union army that knew how to fight, but not yet how to win."–Publishers Weekly

The most remote part of Mexico, a tiny atoll lost in the vastness of the Pacific Ocean. Surrounded by dangerous surf, repeatedly devastated by intense storms, infested with land crabs, the waters patrolled by vast schools of hammerhead sharks. Five women and eight young children, abandoned, the starving remnants of a garrison left to its fate in the chaos of the Mexican Revolution. The only surviving man, the lighthouse keeper, a monster who would be king of them all....

The Italian-American mafia has its roots in a mysterious and powerful criminal network in Sicily. While the mythology of the mafia has been widely celebrated in American culture, the true origins of its rituals, laws, and methods have never actually been revealed. John Dickie uses startling new research to expose the secrets of the Sicilian mafia, providing a fascinating account that is more violent, frightening, and darkly comic than anything conceived in popular movies and novels. How di...

There are many reasons you could have been drawn to this book — or, perhaps, this book somehow found you! Are you looking for answers as to what happens to your loved ones after they pass? Perhaps you’re wondering what you should do after having had a psychic experience. Whether you’re a student of psychic studies or a practicing medium, a believer or a skeptic, or someone who is bereaved as a result of a loss, this book was written to provide you with all the answers to your questions abo...

You can go home again, but sometimes you really, really shouldn't.Jessica Bates is a successful paranormal investigator with a new network TV deal, a boyfriend she loves, and no idea of the trouble she's about to find herself right smack in the middle of.Nobody told her the location of their latest episode and investigation site. Because they knew she'd never come with them if they did. Twenty years ago, Jessica's high school burned to the ground, killing all her friends wh...

Do you want to develop a solid understanding of Brazilian Portuguese and communicate confidently with others?Through authentic conversations, vocabulary building, grammar explanations and extensive practice and review, Complete Brazilian Portuguese will equip you with the skills you need to use Brazilian Portuguese in a variety of settings and situations, developing your cultural awareness along the way.What will I achieve by the end of the ...

Alec Leamas is tired. It's the 1960s, he's been out in the cold for years, spying in Berlin for his British masters, and has seen too many good agents murdered for their troubles. Now Control wants to bring him in at last - but only after one final assignment.He must travel deep into the heart of Communist Germany and betray his country, a job that he will do with his usual cynical professionalism. But when George Smiley tries to help a young woman Leamas has befriended, Leamas's m...